In between writing for Hackaday, most of us (if not all of us) like to design projects on our own, creating whatever might come to mind. I, for instance, enjoy experimenting with lock picking techn… ...

He measures, then drills through the lock pick set to get every lined up, and then pieces everything together with the tension tool hidden inside the other side of the multitool.

TSA allows lock picks in hand and cargo baggage as long as these tools are under 7 inches / 17.7 centimeters. So, hooks, rakes, key extractors, combs, and tension tools are welcomed onboard.

How a weekend lock picker can help make your home safer—or at least help you talk to a locksmith with confidence.

Keyed locks are a bit trickier to open. But it can be done. How to use a paperclip and tension wrench to pick open a locked door The easiest approach is to grab a paperclip and tension wrench.

We all know the Hollywood trope of picking a lock with a paperclip, and while it certainly is doable, most reputable locks require slightly more sophisticated tools to pick effectively. That’… ...

The developer of Level Lock+ decries "exciting headline" about lock picking, and says that its device has been granted the best grade possible in every category by the BHMA standards body.

In order to pick a lock, you have to mimic the cuts of a key in order to clear the shear line and rotate the plugs. This requires considerable pressure and tension, using multiple external tools ...